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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01
WATcH-cAsE SOUVENIRS.
q jewelers. Mistake Results In Seriou
Domestic TrouhIe

a jewelers. Mistake Results I'm Serious
Domestic Trouble.
IN -FOUR out OF every five watches
brought us to be regulated, repaired
or cleaned we find some token. Some
times it is bit of ribbon or a lock of
nalr or rose peteL But oftener it's
a feur-leaf clover. The four-leai
clover is love token always. 1t is by
the maiden fair given to her lover.
who tenderly slows it away in the back
OF his watch-case and forgets all about
1t. When his watch goes wrong he
takes it to jeweler and doesn't think
OF the relic it contains. 1t is diff cult
always to keep these things straight
and once in while we mix them up.
One fellow came in short time ago
and registered kick. He took out of
his watch a tiny bit of blond hair. tied
with piece of pink ribbon, and told
me in good round terms that it had got
him into trouble. II brought my
watch here couple of weeks ago to
be regulated. and forgot to take out a
four-le afed clover l had in the back OF
it. 1 didn't think any thing more
about it until last night when my girl
looked in the back case to see if the
clover was still there. When she
found this lock of blond hair she fixed
me with cold. glittering glance and
offered me back my ring. 1 put in the
next hour trying to explain that I
didn't know any thing about the in
fernal blond hair, and I didn't meet
with flattering success. Now, if you
dom hunt up that clover L Ii make more
trouble in your old store than a dep
uty sheriff. And you've got to give
me a written statement that you put
this blond hair IN my watch. or I'll
prosecute you for malicious mischief
You hear me?"
Well, 1fOresaw trouble in the air,
outlook the yellow hair and pink ribbon
and laid it away, and in day or two
a middle-aged man came in with
wrath all over his face. What in
thunder do you mean by disrupting a
mans family peac e?" he began as he
pulled out his watch and took four
leaf clover out of the back case. DO
you want to break up loving house.
hold and get me into the divorce
courtp / left my watch here with a
lock of my wife's hair in it, and last
night she found this measly four-leaf
clover in place of it. I've carried that
bit of hair ever since we were engaged,
and if don't get it back you had bet
ter move 10 some other town. What
dye mean. any way? 1 never picked
four-leaf clover in my life. nor did my
wife. either. wouldn't go through
the row had last night again for your
whole store. Now. you hustle and get
me back my own keepsake"
produced it and explained how it
occurred, and his brow cleared
snow 1 think of it," he said, as he
started to go, lust you write me a let
ter and tell how this happened, and
sign it and seal it for all you re worth.
Women never believe man unless he
lies 10 EN-, and want something to
save me further trouble" 1 did so,
and he departed with his mind at rest
The other young man came in in a
day or two and said he desired to make
his regular Thursday evening call, and
wanted his four-leaf clover and the
accompanying affidavit He got them
both. -JeWelers' Weekly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01
FOR OUR YOUNG FOLKS.
NY LOST ME-.

Children, do you ever,
In walks by land or sea,
Meet little maiden
Long time lost to met
She is gay and gladstone,
Has laughing face.
And aheart as sunny;
And her name is Grace.
Naught she knows of SORROW,
Naught of doubt or blight;
Heaven il just above her
AL her thoughts are white.
Long time since lost her,
That other Me OF mine;
She crossed into Times shadow
Out Of Youths sunshine.
Now the darkness keeps her;
And call her as will,
The years that lie between US
Hide her from me still.
am dull and pain-worn,
And lonely as can be-
Oh, children, if you meet her,
Send back my other Me!
Grace Deaio Litchfeld, in st. Nicholas.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01

A railroad train from New York to
Boston had got as far as Bridgeport,
when stout gentleman. by way of
breaking the ice, remarked to lady
sitting in the same seat with him:
..Steam is a grand invention. MADAME
Eyes, indeed; I owe to it my whole
fortune. have lost all the members
of my family in succession through
railroad aecidents!'' the fair creature
glibly replied. IN 7. Ledger.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01
bill. d octor. is e,

-Widower-.'Your bill, octor, is e0
cessive. You have charged more pei
visit for attendance on my wife during
Der fatal illness than was your custom
at other times when she was ailing."
why, my dear sir, can't you
see that ply stefan should have extra
compensation for the damage which a
lost case does to his professional stand.
Budget.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01

AT the breakfast-table she asked
him for little change. Il haven't
any, my dear" he said; nothing but
$40 bill.'' At the supper-table she
made the same request Il haven't.a
cent" he replied. why didn' you
get that $40 bill broken. JohnP' she
INQUIRED. 81 did," he answered with
an inton alton of sadness.-M 1. Sun.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01

AT summer resort: II love you
madly, passionately, Miss Smith, he
said; twill you become my wifeP'' II
confess am not indifferent to Won. Mr.
Brown" she replied. ..but can not ha
your wife without references. IN y
Sum-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01
-Hiehwaynan-Hold up your hands,

-Highwaynan-Hold up your hands!
Bill, cover him with that ere gun.
Now, sir, shell out. Gamboge with
hollow laugD My dear fellow, I've
been here four weeks. Bill lin the
bushes)- Let him pass, Jim. He amt
got nothin' valuable about him
Washington Critic.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-12-01

-"shure." said Geohegan, when ha
found he could not reach his hat harn
ing high on nail, II am too short at
both inds. "-Epoch, ~
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-09
HARPER.

To The Editor of the Eagle.
The past week has been one Of mingled
emotions of joy aud sadness.
Last Thursday evening the opera house
was crowded, with many persons present
from Anthony and Attica, the occasion
being the acceptance of two railroad propo-
sitions-ene the north and south road
through Harper and Anthony, the other
a road from Newton through Attica. The
meeting was unanimously in favor of the
propositions and the apparent value of two
such lines through the county should
cause county bonds to be voted without
any opposition.
Saturday morning the announcement of
the death of Hon. Geo. D. Thompson and
A. W. Skinner cast the darkest cloud oyer
eur city ever yet witnessed in its history,
the particulars Of which were given In the
dispatches last Sunday. The double
funeral exercises were conducted at the
Baptist church and many persons from a
distance were present The funeral pro-
cession was probably the largest ever wit
messed in southern Kansas; it was mile
and a half in length and it is estimated
contained about four thousand people
excepting one hundred and fifty carriages
The procession was largely made up OF
MaSons, Odd Fellows. the fire department,
and other organizations on foot Both
men were constant and untiring workers
for Harper. and were among the most
prominent actors in the railroad meeting
last Thursday night, as they have Away.
been heretofore.
The normal school is fiourishing finely,
with an enrolment of over 1.5 students
President Ball and Miss BseT. OF the
normal, will conduct the county normal in
stitute st Anthony
The Salvation Army IS here and attract
ing some attention
Barretts circus is here today, and the
kitileman-English foot race for 81 600 is
TO be run at 5 O'Clock, but heavy rain
which has now been falling for several
hours threatens 10 save many half dollars TO
the people Of the town and county, bat SIS
il is not We; 10 O'Clock the entertainments
may not be seriously affected by the rain.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-09
CHENEY.
Main Street no Longer Croquet Park

Main Street no Longer Croquet Park.
To the Editor of the Eagle.
The people were made to rejoice and
feel glad on account of the survey made by
Chief Engineer Wingeman, of the north
and south line of the Union Pacific rail-
road. The road, we are told, will run
from Mcpherson south to the Territory
line. Some of the towns directly on the
line are Burton, Mt. Hope, Cheney, Nor
witch, and judging from the lay of the
country, they will surely strike the Terri
tory line at Caldwell.
1t would, undoubtedly, be a very bad re-
port to get out that Main street is now be-
ing used as croquet ground, at least it
would not add anything to the citizens as
class of energetic, pushing business men.
But that day has passed and gone, and now
there is new expression making its appear
ance upon the faces of our business men.
They have come to the conclusion that the
fault is at home Why, whoever heard Of
man, or set of men, that were located in
as good town as Cheney, and surrounded
by the finest farming land, almost, in the
world, sit up and tell strangers who come
in to make purchases that the land is no &C
count, and that the town is dead as buff
falo bone that has laid out on the prairie for
twenty years past? Such men are dis
grace to any civilized community and
detriment as we'll. And now, what we
want, as boom is springing in
our lovely little city, is for
every business man to work
together, hand in hand, for the upbuilding
and identifying of our town and country.
When the people get their produce ex-
change thoroughly established, and the
farmers and their wives can realize more
for their butter. eggs, chickens, vegetables,
etc., in Cheney than in any other town
within fifty miles, then you will see the
streets of our town crowded as they never
were before. For everybody knows that
! if farmer has ten or twenty dollars to
spend for the necessaries of life, he will go,
through WlfeS influence, where they can
get the most for their produce.
The Union Pacific depot will very likely
be built in the northwest part of town. The
chief engineer says it is one of the smooth
est surveys in the state of Kansas
There is an excellent opening at Cheney
for large general merchandise concern
We have an elegant hotel, with thirty
rooms, but is hardly large enough to &C
commodate the immense travel which so
many expect. Prospects for fine corn
crop never were better. Mr.. James W alker
while coming from Wichita last week was
pleasantly seated on top of the freight
caboose, looking over the immense corn
fields and beautiful country, when all of a
sudden the brakes were thrown on and the
train stopped very sudden, which caused
the falling of Mr.. Walker from off the
train, and he is not yet able to be at his
place of business. Jim says he is going to
stay on the inside hereafter. P. B. D.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-09
MADAME O'LEASE.

MADAME O'LEASE.
Written for the Eagle.
Away back in Greece, lived Madam O'Lease,
A female, courageous and bold"
Her logic was light, but her tongue was
fright,
And Socrates called her ''scold."
because and because" went the wag
of her jaws,
Like the clatter of terrified geese.
And epithets vile, tipped with venom
and guile,
Was the logic Of Madam OLease.
Said Socrates, nothing that tongue can
suppress
That filth covered weapon of shame
No reason can silence, no logic can tame,
For it wags, and it wags, all the same.
Because and because, etc.
In sorrow and pain, but also in vain,
Poor Socrates reasoned and plead;
With her 'logic and laws" and abominable
saws,
Xantippe was always ahead.
Because and because. etc.
Xantippe is dead, but there lives in her
stead,
Her antique all but in name;
For our modern Xantippe is even more lippy
Than she of Athenian fame.
Because and because, etc.
Such epithets vile, in her elegant q style.
Break forth like the glee of a fool.
And with logic like this, it's her exquisite
bliss,
Her opponents to silence and rule.
Because and because, etc.
Oh, madam so vain, tits pity that brain,
(Or at least. the white cellular kind,)
Was denied thee at birth; and thence thy sad
mirth
Is the dirge of an imbecile mind.
because and because" goes the wae
of her jaws,
Like the chatter Of terrified geese:
And epithets vile, tipped with venom
and guile,
Is the logic Of Madam O'Lsase.
W. II. R
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-09

should be considered as one person. One
should not consider the other donkey,
neither should he consider her crank.
What has made bis coat shaggy and rough?
Had it ever been properly patched? Had
he never worked to supply himself and
family with food? Was his bray bray Of
triumph, or groan for his lost liberty?
Can man be brute and live under the
influence of a fair, loving companion?
"The singing blow of woman's hand. >
Should the tender hand of loving wife
rule with unnatural weapons? If SO, then
there Is no hope for man. If men are tor
tured could you expect them to be affec-
tionate? "The frost of winter will kill the
fairest flower that ever bloomed." Their
work had never come homer Did you
ever know a slave to do more work than
the required task? Well might his ears
and chin drop low Well might he plunge
into the Arkansaw, for he will find no rest
on earth. But let me say to the husband
and wife who are pleasantly united; mean
to you no unkind feeling. To the bachelor,
do not advise you to remain single, for
there are plenty of ladies who will treat
you kindly. Our only trouble is to find
one who is not already engaged. Young
lady, let me ask you to when you take
charge of a home of your OWN rule by
love, not by tyranny. Then yon will not
only be a comfort to yourselves, but will
be blessing to the nation in which you
live. Yours truly, NJ. E. X.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-09
ARE ALL MEN OONKEYS?
VII Mrs. NJ. E. Lease Please Answer

| am what most people call baldheaded
bachelor, yet l will not say anything
against women. Because l am living in
single blessedness will not give ma suffi-
Gent grounds to speak Ill of them l
admire them, even though they have
changed the title of Miss TO the more i'm
portant title of Mrs. and linked their for
time with a so called donkey. Yes. look
upon the ceremony of marriage with ad-
miration and pity. l admire her for
choosing her partner, and pity the donkey.
But must not condemn the ceremony be-
cause few have been defeated in making
a proper choice Because stand alone ia
the world do not envy those who in affec-
ton are united. There is No Place Like
Home. There the husband and wife
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-09

dining hall remarked to my wife. "this
is well worth trip across the ocean.
Kissing the .'blarney stone" without the
aid of one or two strong assistants, is feat
which confess, requires more nerve than
l possess I went there with the courage
of lion; when looked at the green grass
beneath, full 10 feet, and shuddered to
think of what my fate would be if I lost my
balance In reaching over the open space
that interviewed between the resting place of
ones body and the .'blarney stone,"
simply crawished.
Moses, in his palmiest days, was not as
meek as I was when l returned to my wife
and whispered "sour grapes.
s'There is q stone there
That who ever kisses,
OH he never misses
To glow eloquent.
TITS he may Chamber
To lady chamber,
Or become member
OF parliament.
A clever spouter
He'll sure turn out, or
An out and outer
To be let alone.
Don't hope to hinder him,
Or to bewilder him;
Sure he's pilgrim
From the ''blarney stone"
So you see what have missed for want
of little nerve. NJ. STEWART.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-09

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Burglar All F1-~ Alarms. Gail A@4ss E&s-sr~ ssss
lszkt.rS .arAtxs Essr-rse EsascE Dx&-s-tss ia
SPEAKING Tza.s laserTeG-
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-09

with deep affection
And recollection
| often think on
Those Shandin bells,
Whose sounds so wild would
In the days Of childhood,
Fling round my cradle
Their magic spells"
Cork has been the birth place of many
distinguished men. amongst whom l will
name only Sheridan Knowles 1t is said
that William Penn became convert hare
to the doctrine and faith of the Society of
Friends, or Quakers He and eighteen
others were imprisoned here at one time.
Five miles out from the city over one of
the most picturesque drives in the world is
Barney Castle As stood on the top
of this ancient ruin, and touched with my
hand the 'blarney stone" upheld by ST
iron clamp below the parapet 10 feet
from the ground; as examined is massive
walls Of fifteen feet in thickness and looked
out from lis many embrssures and port
holes: as | descended the winding stairway
whose steps were frs; worn smooth by
native Irish freemen more than 100 years
sro: as entered It's caves and dungeons
and stood on the stone floor Of its prison
house: as | stood In vonder1nent and
measured with the eye the superb
Gu. stone mantle Of lis huge
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-09

Wichita collected in police court during
May S2,21095, and still Col Murdoch in
sists that the Salvation Army has freed
Wichita of Joints. "-kiowa Journal.
Wichita through her legally constituted
authorities or otherwise has not collected a
cent in the way of joint license under the
present administration. All that you hear
of Wichita's wickedness and of her defiance
of law are lies started in envy and backed
up by few dozen cranks at home and Of
ficials at Topeka. We are no worse than
dozens of towns and cities in this state,
and when it comes to whisky more druken
men can be found on the streets Of Atchi-
son, Topeka or Lawrence any day than in
Wichita.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-04

The Last sad Tribute OF Respect Paid tn
Wei1-KnOwn Residents.

Inc Last sad IrlDute OF respect RAD tn
Weil-KnOwn Residents.
The funeral of Mr.. William S. Donnan,
from the First Presbyterian church, was
attended by many who had. Known and
loved the deceased during his blameless
life.
Rev. Mr.. Kerr preached a sermon in
which his long, honorable and use
full career was spoken Of in Justly eUlo-
CYSTIC terms. Among those in attend
anCe were the members Of Mr.. Domains
Sabbath-schoOl class, by whom he was
greatly beloved. The remains were in
TERED at Hollywood. The pail bearers
were from the oldest and b%est-known
members of the church of which the de-
ceased was the oldest living elder.
The last tribnte of respect was paid TO
the memory of Mrs. Mary A. Hobson Sun
day afternoon at 3 o'clock from the First
Baptist church. Rev. DR.. George Cooper
conducted the services. Interment was
made at Hollywood. The pail bearers
embraced leading citizens, who had
known and loved the deceased during her
long Christian life.
The funeral Of William ID. Wenden-
burg took place yesterday evening from
the First Presbyterian church. The de-
ceased was a son of Mr.. Robert Wenden-
burg, one of our best known citizens.
Young Wendenburg died Sunday morn
ing. He was only q years of age, and
popular with all of his associates.
The funeral of Mr.. Charles r. Hagan
will take place this morning at 10 o'clock
from st. Peters Cathedral. Mr.. Hagan
was president of the Cigarmakers' Union,
and died New Years day at the residence
of his uncle, Mr.. Richard Lee, on North
street. He was a fine work
man and a good citizen and his death Is
regretted.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-04
Fires Yesterday,

An alarm from Station 5, Third-stree1
engine-house, was turned in at 1858 yes
terday morning. A little child in The
third story of No. 122 East Broad street
occupied by Mrs. West, was playing with
some matches and set the bedding afire
A stream was put upon the fire from
the Hayes truck, and the flames were
subdued in a few moments. Damage
about $75-chiehy to the furniture.
About 1 p. NJ. smoke was seen issuing
from No. 139, Lumpkin's Alley. Messrs
Haag and Elicit, of Truck No. 9, went to
the scene Of the fire and extinguished the
flames. No alarm was turned in. The
bed, bedding, and some Of the furniture
in one of the rooms were consumed or
damaged by fire. Loss about $15.
A second alarm was turned in from
Box ) at Hos last night. 1t was rather
a strange coincident, but this fire was at
No. 100 East Broad street-next door to
where the fire was in the morning. The
store was occupied by w. j. Henning,
dealer in cigars and tobacco. The fire
was under the floor when discov-
cred. 1t is not exactly known
how the fire caught, but
it is supposed to have ignited from an oil
lamp that was left burning when the
store was closed and which probably ex
ploded. Mr.. Henning was unable to esti-
mate his loss last night, but as he is in
sureG for $1,000 he will lose little or
nothing. The building, which was only
damaged, is owned by w. II.
Zimmerman and is insured for 81 900.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-04
The Mortuary Report for Last Week.

The whole number of deaths in the city
for the week ending January list was 81
still births, 4.
The number for the week ending De-
cember 25th was the same.
OF the deaths there were s white males
and O white females, 10 colored males
and IL colored females.
There were rs single, Z married, 3
widOwers, and 5 widows.
Natives of Richmond, II; Of other
parts of the United States, 10; Scotland,
l.
In age, II were under five years, and
II over so years old; over eighty, Q; and
between ninety and one hundred, 1.
The deaths by wards were, Marshall, s;
Jefferson, s; Madison, 3; Monroe, 2; Clay,
4; Jackson, s; at City Aims House, 7.
This is q very large death rate at the
latter place.
The causes of death were very varied,
nearly all being of different diseases.
There were 4 of consumption, Q of dip
iberia, and 3 Of old age.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-04

Death Of an Excellent Physician and d
Accomplished Gentiemsn.

Death Of nm Excellent Physician and N
Accomplished 0entismsn.
DR.. e. NJ. Seabrook died Sunday morn.
ing at the residence OF Mr.. X. l.. Butler,
on Church Hill. DIR. Seabrook was q
native Of South Carolina. He came to
Richmond soon after the breaking out of
the war between the States. He was first
q surgeon in ordinary at the celebrated
Chimborazo Hospital, and was afterwards
one of its best known division sur
~eons. He was skilful, kind and consid-
crate, and no man connected with that
great hospital had a nearer place in the
affections of the patients, who were at
different times under his treatment.
After the war he yielded to the solicita-
ton of many friends and established him
self in this city. He soon secured a large
practice-especiallay in the eastern part
Of the city. He was faithful, energetic,
and charitable. He was a master of his
profession, and had with it all the gen.
tleness of a woman. His death will be
deeply lamented.
Although devotedly attached to the
State of his birth, at his request his re-
mains were inferred at Hollywood among
the Southern soldiers. The funeral from
Old st. Johns Episcopal church yester-
day at 3 o'clock p. NJ. was largely at
tended, and the services were very i'm
pressive and affecting.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-04
THE SALVATION SERVICES.
Are They to be Broken Up?

The attempt to break up the meeting of
the Salvation Army was a disgraceful afl
fair. These people have a right to con-
duct these meetings. They are violating
no law and should be protected. II men
and boys are allowed to 20 there and in
suit the speakers ana break up these
meetings they will become so emboldened
that next they will go to Laurel-street
church, Pine-street church, and St. An
drews' church and try to drive the minis.
tiers out of their pulpits.
Certainly a city which has such penal
ties for poor tramps and inebriates has
also some punishment for those who
wantonly disturb religious meetings. 1t
matters not what kind they are-Gentile,
Jew, Catholic, Mohammedan, Free Think
ers, Salvation, or any other. All have
the right of protection as long as they
themselves violate no law.